Understanding Degrees and Certificates

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At Otero Junior College don't just think about your future but take action now to
make it a reality. Choose from our many Associate Degree options or Career and Technical
Certificate programs and begin your journey towards a brighter future today.

Find out more about our degree programs. Students successfully completing either a
prescribed Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree program at Otero Junior
College will be able to transfer to a Colorado four-year college or university as
a junior.

Find out about the degree requirements needed to be eligible to receive the Associate
of Arts Degree. The Associate of Arts Degree program is normally utilized by those
students planning to transfer to a four-year institution at the completion of two
years at Otero Junior College in order to complete their Bachelor of Arts Degree.

Find out about the degree requirements needed to be eligible to receive the Associate
of Science Degree. The Associate of Science Degree program is normally utilized by
those students planning to transfer to a four-year institution at the completion of
two years at Otero Junior College in order to complete their Bachelor of Science Degree.

Find out about the degree requirements needed to be eligible to receive the Associate
of General Studies Degree. The Associate of General Studies Degree recognizes those
individuals who have completed various courses in the institution without any specific
major in mind. This degree recognizes completion of coursework.

The Service Occupations Department offers a variety of courses and certificate programs
of study designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to obtain entrance
level employment in the field of their educational program.